The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 60,300

€ 49,700

€ 60,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 400 Convertible is 2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
55.5
71.3
79.4
55.7
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
55.5 in
Height
55.7 in
111.8
184.5
107.5
182.5
184.5 in
Length
182.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.15 %

General
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
A205
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
328 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
354 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C
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12.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
12.13 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
29 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
513 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
513 mi
468 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
151.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
151.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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